Lead PK/PD Scientist, Veterinary Therapeutics

Zoetis; Michigan; On-site; USD 114,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Zoetis, a global leader in animal health, seeks an enthusiastic PK/PD scientist to join the Veterinary Medicine Research and Development team. The role focuses on designing, conducting, and interpreting in vivo PK/PD studies across multiple species to support projects from early research through late-stage development.

You will provide PK/PD modeling and simulation to guide lead selection and dose optimization, work with bioanalytical teams, and contribute to regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in pharmacology, biochemistry, or related field with 4+ years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience.
• Experience designing, analyzing and interpreting in vivo PK/PD studies; biotherapeutics desirable.
• Proficient with PK/PD analysis software such as WinNonlin, Monolix or Watson.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and analyze in vivo PK/PD, PK and TK studies in multiple veterinary species, including writing study protocols and reports.
• Provide PK and PK/PD modeling and simulation to help select lead candidates and optimize dose regimens.
• Collaborate with bioanalytical team to assess suitability of analytical assays and forecast analytical requirements for projects.
• Lead development of scientific strategy across therapeutic areas with a focus on mechanistic platforms/biomarkers to aid in translation, measurement of target engagement, and dose regimen predictions.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to design and prosecute studies in line with the strategic direction of the project.
• Present research results to scientific teams, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Write sections of regulatory submissions, respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, and maintain knowledge of regulatory guidance documents.

Skills

PK/PD modeling

In vivo study design

Regulatory communication

Independent leadership

Collaboration

Education

PhD in pharmacology/biochemistry or related field

DVM DACVCP or Dipl. ECVPT desirable

Tools

WinNonlin

Monolix

NONMEM

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Job description

Zoetis, a global leader in animal health, seeks an enthusiastic PK/PD scientist to join the Veterinary Medicine Research and Development team. The role focuses on designing, conducting, and interpreting in vivo PK/PD studies across multiple species to support projects from early research through late-stage development.

You will provide PK/PD modeling and simulation to guide lead selection and dose optimization, work with bioanalytical teams, and contribute to regulatory submissions.